Plaza Mayor
The main public square of old Madrid, a closed rectangle of arcaded buildings with a statue of Philip III in the centre. It dates from the early 17th century and has long hosted markets, festivals and bullfights.
- Where
- Madrid, Spain
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 40.4155, -3.7074
Get the Plaza Mayor stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Plaza Mayor. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Madrid volume with your photos and a note.
Near Plaza Mayor
Mercado de San Miguel 0.1 km
A covered iron and glass market near Plaza Mayor in Madrid, originally built in 1916. Private investors bought it in 2003, renovated it and reopened it in 2009. Today its stalls sell tapas, seafood and wine to be eaten standing at the counters.
Puerta del Sol 0.4 km
A busy public square in the centre of Madrid, and the point from which Spain's roads are measured. A plaque marks kilometre zero, and crowds gather under its clock to eat grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve.
Gran Vía 0.6 km
A broad avenue through central Madrid, running from Calle de Alcalá to Plaza de España. Built in the early 20th century, it is lined with theatres, cinemas, shops and ornate buildings in a variety of styles.
Almudena Cathedral 0.6 km
The cathedral of Madrid, standing across from the Royal Palace. Building began in 1883 but was only finished in 1993, and its neoclassical outside hides a more modern interior. It is named after the Virgin of Almudena, patron of the city.
Royal Palace of Madrid 0.6 km
The official residence of the Spanish royal family, used mainly for state ceremonies. Built in the 18th century on the site of an older fortress, it has around 3,000 rooms, and parts are open to visitors.
Campo del Moro 1.0 km
A park in Madrid laid out in the 19th century under Queen Maria Cristina, in the style of an English romantic garden. It slopes down from the west side of the Royal Palace. Peacocks, fountains and tall trees fill its shaded paths.
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum 1.1 km
An art museum in Madrid, near the Prado, based on the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza family. It covers about seven centuries of painting, from medieval works to the 20th century. The museum opened to the public in 1992.
Plaza de Cibeles 1.3 km
A square in Madrid with a marble fountain of the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by lions. It is surrounded by grand buildings, among them the former main post office, now the city hall.
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Questions
Where is Plaza Mayor?
Plaza Mayor is in Madrid, Spain. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Mercado de San Miguel (0.1 km), Puerta del Sol (0.4 km), Gran Vía (0.6 km).
How do I get the Plaza Mayor stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Plaza Mayor and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Madrid volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Plaza Mayor before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Madrid volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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